Martial law and mobilization measures in Ukraine will last until May 4, 2026. However, the legislation defines the categories of persons who may be exempted from conscription or receive a deferral.<\/p>\n
According to Ukrainian legislation, in particular Article 23 of the Law “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization”, a number of citizens are not subject to military service due to health, family circumstances or other reasons.<\/p>\n
The main categories not subject to mobilization:<\/p>\n
Persons recognized as unfit for military service by decision of a military medical commission.
\nCitizens with disabilities of groups I, II or III.
\nParents of three or more minor children.
\nPersons performing the duties of guardians or custodians for children without parents.
\nCitizens whose parents are disabled persons of groups I or II, or a spouse with a disability.
\nParents of children with disabilities or adults with the same problem.
\nCitizens caring for seriously ill relatives.
\nFull-time and dual-education students pursuing higher education.
\nIndividuals whose brothers or sisters died or went missing in combat.
\nIn addition, people who have already been in captivity are not subject to re-mobilization and can only serve on a voluntary basis. Exemption from conscription also applies to employees of enterprises, institutions and organizations with official reservations, especially those whose activities are critically important for the country.<\/p>\n
Regarding persons with a criminal record: The law allows mobilization of some of them, but excludes citizens who have been convicted of serious crimes, including crimes against national security, intentional homicide, terrorism, corruption, rape, robbery and drug-related crimes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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